1976 Buick Estate vs. 1960 Land Rover 88

To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 424 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Buick Estate 1960 Land Rover 88
Make Buick Land Rover
Model Estate 88
Year Released 1976 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 2286 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 67 HP
Torque 380 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1884 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 3630 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2240 mm


 

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